Agent Pendergast

This gripping supernatural thriller in the Pendergast series delves into the origins of FBI Special Agent Pendergast. FBI Special Agent Dwight Chambers has lost everything and is tasked with mentoring a new recruit, A.X.L. Pendergast, whose reckless past pulls them into chaos. They investigate a peculiar murder in Mississippi, uncovering a string of grisly, ritualistic killings that defy any known pattern. Thanks to Pendergast’s unorthodox brilliance, they identify the killer, but the true horror begins as the case unfolds. This gothic thriller explores dark origins and is suitable for fans of tense crime fiction and supernatural twists. Publication details: 384 pages, Paperback, Head of Zeus (an Aries Book), released 29 January 2026.

Dwight Chambers is a veteran agent who has everything to lose, while A.X.L. Pendergast is an enigmatic young investigator with a troubled past. Their uneasy partnership propels them through a case that blends procedural crime with eerie, ritualistic elements.

Set in Mississippi, the narrative combines a chilling murder investigation with a foreboding atmosphere and a mystery that reveals hidden facets of Pendergast’s beginnings. The book stands as the first major case in Pendergast’s career, offering insight into the character’s unique methods and psychological depth.

Kenmerken

• Originverhaal van Agent Pendergast in de reeks
• Dwight Chambers mentort en beschadigd door verlies
• A.X.L. Pendergast: mysterieus, onervaren, getalenteerd
• Mississippische moord met rituele elementen
• Onorthodoxe briljantie leidt tot aanwijzingen
• 384 pagina’s, paperback, uitgever Head of Zeus